Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

Renewable and non-renewable resources consist of materials naturally found that are used to create products or energy.
A renewable resource is a resource which can recycled and used multiple times after its first use.
A non-renewable resource is a resource that cannot be recycled or reused.

Lumber (AP Images)

Wind Energy (AP Images)

Solar Energy (AP Images)

Geothermal Energy (AP Images)

Examples of Renewable ResourcesLumber
Cotton
Tidal Energy
Wind Energy
Solar Energy
Geothermal Energy
Water
Oxygen
Fruit and Vegetables
Meat from Animals

Oil Rig (AP Images)

Natural Gas Pipes (AP Images)

Nuclear Power Plant (AP Images)

Examples of Non-Renewable Resources
Fossil Fuels ( Coal, Petroleum, Natural Gas, etc.)
Mineral
Nuclear Power

(United Learning, 1996)

4.2.A. Explain that renewable and nonrenewable resources supply energy and materials.
Analyze the use of renewable and nonrenewable resources.
4.2.B. Evaluate factors affecting availability of natural resources.
Analyze factors affecting the availability of renewable and nonrenewable resources.
4.2.C. Analyze how man-made systems have impacted the management and distribution of natural resources.
Analyze factors that influence the availability of natural resources.
4.2.D. Explain different management alternative involved in recycling and solid waste management.
Evaluate solid waste management practices.


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